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Napoleon GVF42P Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.
GVF42P
PROPANE
GVF42N
NATURAL GAS
UNVENTED MILLIVOLT
SYSTEM
CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifi ed installer, service agency or the supplier.
- This is an unvented gas-fi red heater that
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be provided.
Phone (705)721-1212 • Fax (705)722-6031 • www.napoleonfi replaces.com • ask@napoleonproducts.com
$10.00
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wolf Steel Ltd., 24 Napoleon Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8 Canada /
103 Miller Drive, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA, 41030
INSTALLATION AND
W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10
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  • Page 1: Safety Information

    INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE. CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFIED UNDER AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS, ANSI Z21.11.2, VOLUME II FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS. GVF42P PROPANE GVF42N NATURAL GAS UNVENTED MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES USING ANSI METHODS.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION DIMENSIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION RATING PLATE INFORMATION CARE OF PLATED PARTS INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS DETERMINING CONFINED OR UNCONFINED SPACE GAS INSTALLATION OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH / THERMOSTAT MOBILE HOME FRAMING MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES MINIMUM MANTEL CLEARANCES NAILING TAB INSTALLATION FINISHING...

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    1.0 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Louvres, see “L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION” section. Hood, see “HOOD” section. Logo, see “LOGO PLACEMENT” section. Logs, see “LOG PLACEMENT” section. W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION WARNING • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed. •...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 16 ½" 38 ½" 35 ½" 20" 22" 5 ½" 3" RATING PLATE 42" 2 ¼" LOCATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU, WITH HEADACHE, DIZZI- NESS AND/OR NAUSEA.

  • Page 6: General Information

    In absence of local codes, install the appliance to the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 Installation Code which can be obtained from: American National Standards Institute Inc. National Fire Protection Association Inc. 1430 Broadway Batterymarch Park New York, NY 10018 Quincy, MA 02269 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 7: Rating Plate Information

    This appliance is equipped with a pilot light safety system referred to as an oxygen depletion sensor and is designed to turn off the appliance if not enough fresh air is available. Use only accessories designed for and listed with your specifi c appliance. Not designed for use with a glass door.

  • Page 8: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR PROVISIONS This appliance shall not be installed in a confi ned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfi...
  • Page 9 Room Volume = Length x Width x Height Max BTU/hr = Room Volume x 1000 / 50 ROOM 2 ROOM 1 HEIGHT If for example: The length of the rooms is 10 feet, LENGTH The width of Room 1 is 10 feet, The width of Room 2 is 15 feet, The height of the rooms is 8 feet.

  • Page 10: Gas Installation

    GAS INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION. ENSURE THERE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES. SUPPORT GAS CONTROL WHEN ATTACHING GAS SUPPLY PIPE TO PREVENT DAMAGING GAS LINE. ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RUN OUT WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPENED OR REMOVED.

  • Page 11: Mobile Home

    MOBILE HOME Suitable for mobile home installation where the mobile home has been permanently placed on its site. This ap- pliance must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 12 It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned. Use 2x4’s and frame to local building codes. 39” 3” 5 ½” 42 ½” 22 ½” W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10...

  • Page 13: Minimum Clearance To Combustibles

    MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearance to combustible construction from fi replace: sides, back, bottom and top of the unit 0 inch recessed depth 22 inches It is not necessary to install a hearth extension with this fi replace system. When roughing in the fi...

  • Page 14: Nailing Tab Installation

    NAILING TAB INSTALLATION • Attach the nailing tabs to the corner posts using the 2 sheet metal screws sup- 4.3.1 plied. Secure through the centre of the top and bottom slots in the nailing tab and then through the existing holes in the corner posts. If there are no existing holes, follow these instructions: •...

  • Page 15: Finishing

    AVAILABLE FROM YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. PHAZER logs and glowing embers, exclusive to Napoleon Fireplaces, provide a unique and realistic glowing effect that is different in every installation. Take the time to carefully position the glowing embers for a maxi- mum glowing effect. Log colours may vary. During the initial use of the fi replace, the colours will become more uniform as colour pigments burn in during the heat activated curing process.

  • Page 16: Glowing Embers

    5.1.3 Move the two small logs 2 & 3 into position, 5.1.4 Place the bottom of the left crossover log 4 place holes in the bottom of the logs over the against the left tab of the log support and studs located on the burner.

  • Page 17: Vermiculite

    VERMICULITE Sprinkle vermiculite around the charcoal embers. NOTE: Vermiculite is not to be placed on the burner. 33.1 CHARCOAL LUMPS WARNING CHARCOAL EMBERS, VERMICULITE AND CHARCOAL LUMPS ARE NOT TO BE PLACED ON THE BURNER. Place the lumps in front of the logs in a realistic manner taking care not to block any of the burner ports. 34.1 HOOD WARNING...

  • Page 18: L42 Louvre Installation

    L42 LOUVRE INSTALLATION UPPER LOUVRES Insert the louvre tabs into the slots located at the top left and right corners of the unit. SLOT LOWER LOUVRES Insert the hinge clips into the slots lo- HINGE cated at the bottom left and right corners CLIP of the unit.

  • Page 19: Optional Blower Installation

    6.0 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION WARNING RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. USE ONLY WOLF STEEL APPROVED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THIS APPLIANCE. USING NON-LISTED ACCESSORIES (BLOWERS, DOORS, LOUVRES, TRIMS, GAS COMPONENTS, VENTING COMPONENTS, ETC.) COULD RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION.
  • Page 20 Attach and secure the variable speed switch using the nut provided. Plug the harness cord THERMAL SWITCH into the receptacle.The wire harness provided in this kit is a universal harness. When installed, ensure that any excess wire is contained, RECEPTACLE / JUNCTION BOX preventing it from making contact with moving or hot objects.

  • Page 21: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION WARNING When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the curing of the logs and the “burn-in” of internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing process and will not occur again. After extended periods of non-operation such as following a vacation or a warm weather season, the appliance may emit a slight odour for a few hours.

  • Page 22: Adjustment

    8.0 ADJUSTMENT VENTURI ADJUSTMENT WARNING CARBON CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN SURROUNDING LIVING AREA IF THE AIR SHUTTER IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. 49.5 This appliance has an air shutter that has been factory set open according to the chart below: VENTURI BURNER Regardless of venturi orientation, closing the air shutter will cause a more yellow flame, but can lead to carboning.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    9.0 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING MAINTENANCE TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

  • Page 24: Replacements

    10.0 REPLACEMENTS Contact your dealer or the factory for questions concerning prices and policies on replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your Authorized dealer / distributor. FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOUR THE CLAIM.
  • Page 25 ACCESSORIES PART NO. DESCRIPTION THERMOSTATIC REMOTE W660-0013 MODULATING REMOTE GD825N MODULATING REGULATOR - NATURAL GAS GD825P MODULATING REGULATOR - PROPANE GAS W500-0033 VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH - WALL MOUNTING PLATE GZ550-1KT BLOWER KIT L42K LOUVRE KIT - BLACK L42PB LOUVRE KIT - POLISHED BRASS L42SS LOUVRE KIT - STAINLESS STEEL GDOI42BG-1...

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting Guide

    11.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING ALWAYS LIGHT THE PILOT WHETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR IF THE GAS SUPPLY HAS RAN OUT, WITH THE GLASS DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED. TURN OFF THE GAS AND ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED.
  • Page 27 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Pilot burning; Thermostat or switch is Connect a jumper wire across the wall switch no gas to main defective. terminals; if main burner lights, replace switch / burner; gas thermostat. knob is on ‘HI’; Wall switch wiring is Disconnect wires from valve.
  • Page 28 SYMPTOM PROBLEM TEST SOLUTION Flames are Unit is over-fi red or under- Check pressure readings: consistently too fi red. Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) large or too small. counter-clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then placing Carboning occurs.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    12.0 WARRANTY NAPOLEON® products are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized ISO 9001 : 2008 Quality Assurance Certifi cate. NAPOLEON® products are designed with superior components and materials assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leak and test-fi red at a quality test station.

  • Page 30: Service History

    13.0 SERVICE HISTORY 43.1 W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10...

  • Page 31: Notes

    14.0 NOTES 44.1 W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10...
  • Page 32 44.1 W415-0379 / C / 03.12.10...

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